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Authorities name slain Ojai-area woman but keep mum about suspect
An Ojai-area woman was identified on June 2 as the victim of a homicide in the Upper Ojai area days earlier, authorities said.
Carolyn Nino De Rivera, 26, was found dead May 31 at a residence in the 12000 block of Sisar Road in unincorporated Santa Paula, often referred to as Upper Ojai, according to a Ventura County Sheriff's Office news release.
Her body was discovered around 9:10 p.m., and evidence suggested that De Rivera was the victim of homicide., the sheriff's office previously reported.
No arrests were made as of the afternoon of June 2, but the suspect is known to the sheriff's office, authorities said.
Sgt. Monica Smith, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office, refused to provide any additional information about the suspect, saying detectives would release it. Two messages left with detectives were not returned.
Social media sites are circulating the name and image of a man associated with De Rivera. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Marco at 805-384-4739.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Authorities name slain Ojai-area woman; keep mum on suspect
